2018 RAM ProMaster City Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$23,995 to $27,095

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Those who are shopping for a small urban commercial van have a surprising number of choices. The Chevrolet City Express, Nissan NV200, Mercedes-Benz Metris, and the popular Ford Transit Connect are all tempting options, and the Ram ProMaster City is Chrysler’s entry into this competitive segment. A smaller, more maneuverable and city-friendly version of the full-size Ram ProMaster, the ProMaster City is more powerful than its Nissan and Chevrolet rivals, but smaller than the Ford and the Mercedes. Unlike the highly configurable full-size ProMaster, the ProMaster City is available in only two versions: cargo and passenger wagon. These are available in either base or SLT trim levels. For 2018, the only significant changes are the addition of a reversing camera as standard equipment.

Under the stubby hood of the ProMaster City is the familiar 2.4-liter 4-cylinder also used in the Jeep Compass and several other Chrysler vehicles. It is rated at an adequate but unremarkable 178 hp and 174 lb-ft of torque, which is sent to the front wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission. The engine makes enough power for scooting around town, but it doesn’t have much more than adequate steam on the highway. The 9-speed has also been criticized for awkward shifting in urban settings, where nine forward gears are probably a few too many. The front-wheel drive (FWD) configuration makes it maneuverable in urban areas, but it doesn’t have enough grunt for serious hauling. Fuel economy is respectable but unremarkable, with a rating of 21 mpg city, 28 highway, 24 combined. Handling has been praised for being relatively direct and precise, while the ProMaster City has a tight turning circle that will come in handy for deliveries in congested places like Manhattan or Boston.

The ProMaster City has a basic, utilitarian interior with lots of low-cost plastic, but it is also practical. It has numerous cubbies for smaller items up front, where the seats can be had in either cloth or synthetic leather. Standard equipment includes a 5.0-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth compatibility, power windows, power locks, and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls. The SLT trim level adds cloth upholstery, an integrated navigation system, and body-color bumpers. Other options include a Wi-Fi hotspot, hinged rear doors (dual sliding doors are standard), heated front seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Unlike the full-size ProMaster, the ProMaster City has a passenger configuration option, and it even offers an optional taxi configuration.

Passenger models have a second row of seats that fold 60/40 as well as extra sound-deadening insulation. Most examples will probably be outfitted as the cargo version with no rear seats or rear windows. These have a bit less insulation, a maximum payload of over 1,880 pounds, and 132 cubic feet of cargo space, which isn’t a huge amount, but should be more than enough for most contractors and a fairly impressive number for a vehicle with a footprint as small as this. Ram also offers numerous accessories that make it easier to configure the cargo area for individual commercial needs.

The ProMaster City has not been crash tested, but a reversing camera has been added as a standard feature, and rear parking sensors are optional on all models. Other high-tech safety features like forward-collision warning or automatic emergency braking are not available. While the ProMaster City is arguably the most awkward-looking of the bunch, pretty much all of these smaller commercial vans have the same basic tall, ungainly shape to them, and the ProMaster City is a highly competitive offering in its segment. With a starting price of around 24 grand, it is configurable and customizable for various needs, maneuverable in the city, and reasonably good on gas. The passenger version may not transport passengers in sumptuous luxury, but it will carry three extra people in reasonable comfort without sacrificing much cargo space.

Published May 31, 2022 by Andrew Newton

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by Allan P
Nov 06, 2024
La e utilizado por mucho tiempo súper recomendado ,bun día Nov 06, 2024
by Faber M
Mar 28, 2023
Great van for my company. Back up camera and sliding side door make it easy to get tools in and out. Good gas mileage tooMar 28, 2023
by _ _
May 16, 2022
Perfect cargo size for the work we do. Good fuel consumption, and a peppy engine.May 16, 2022

2018 RAM ProMaster City Pricing

Original MSRP
$23,995 to $27,095
Price range
$12,727 to $13,758
Average price on CG
$12,727
YoY price change
$13,758 to $12,727

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.0 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Armrests: drivers seat · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.73

Engine

Alternator: 160 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: black · Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: dual manual sliding · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: Uconnect · Infotainment screen size: 5 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low battery

Lights

Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Kit: tire sealant

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Steering

Steering ratio: 15.9 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 26 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Wheels

Wheel covers: partial

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: front

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: jack · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.0 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Armrests: drivers seat · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.73

Engine

Alternator: 160 amps · Battery: 700 CCA

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: black · Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: dual manual sliding · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: Uconnect · Infotainment screen size: 5 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: Halogen

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 40-60 split bench

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Kit: inflator kit

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Steering

Steering ratio: 15.9 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 26 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Wheels

Wheel covers: partial

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: front

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Touch screen display radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.0 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Armrests: drivers seat · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: rear · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.73

Engine

Alternator: 160 amps · Battery: 700 CCA

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: black · Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey surround · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: dual manual sliding · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: Uconnect · Infotainment screen size: 5 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: premium cloth

Spare Tire

Kit: inflator kit

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Steering

Steering ratio: 15.9 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 26 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: front

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.0 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Armrests: drivers seat · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.73

Engine

Alternator: 160 amps · Battery: 700 CCA

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: black · Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey surround · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: dual manual sliding · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: Uconnect · Infotainment screen size: 5 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 40-60 split bench

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium cloth

Spare Tire

Kit: inflator kit

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Steering

Steering ratio: 15.9 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 26 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: front

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